DomainTools Kicks Off Threat Intelligence Workshop Series in New York City

SEATTLE – November 1, 2018 – DomainTools, the leader in domain name and DNS-based cyber threat intelligence, today announced the kick-off of its Threat Intelligence Workshop series, with the first seminar taking place in New York City. Participants will learn practical tips and hear expert insights to improve threat intelligence best practices. The workshop will present real-world case studies, as well as an opportunity for hands-on practice for profiling adversary infrastructure. The first Threat Intelligence Workshop take place at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Times Square on Thursday, November 15 from 9:30am to 1:00pm ET.

In the recently released Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) 2018 Security Megatrends Analysis, threat intelligence and proactive initiatives were revealed as two important areas of focus for security programs in the coming year. The improvement of threat intelligence ranked high among respondents as a primary initiative driving current security priorities. With advanced security and threat analytics also identified as programs expected to be key in the next two years, many groups are moving away from a cybersecurity focus to a cyber risk management focus, further indicating an emphasis on strategic, proactive programs. Moreover, the study found that company executives outside of IT and security roles are increasingly interested in security operations, creating new opportunities for the security industry to educate them about the benefits and best practices of threat intelligence activities.

Tim Helming, director of product management at DomainTools, and Michael Schwartz, director of cybersecurity at Target Corp., will lead the workshop, sharing guidance for how security teams and researchers can turn threat data into proactive intelligence.

Seminar Agenda

Description of the problem space: Current gaps in threat intelligence coverage, particularly around adversary profiling and monitoring.

Basic adversary investigation concepts: Learn how to enumerate and map attack infrastructure, and more importantly, how to use that data to strengthen security posture.

Walkthrough of one or more actual historical cases: Will include lessons learned from the scenarios and how the subsequent investigations unfolded.

How to get started: Define a pathway for growth of competencies within your organization without breaking the bank.

Hands-on 'capture the flag' threat intel competition using the techniques learned in the seminar.

About DomainTools

DomainTools helps security analysts turn threat data into threat intelligence. We take indicators from your network, including domains and IPs, and connect them with nearly every active domain on the Internet. Those connections inform risk assessments, help profile attackers, guide online fraud investigations, and map cyber activity to attacker infrastructure. Fortune 1000 companies, global government agencies, and leading security solution vendors use the DomainTools platform as a critical ingredient in their threat investigation and mitigation work. Learn more about how to connect the dots on malicious activity at http://www.1081377.com or follow us on Twitter: @domaintools.